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parenting

Colman Noctor: Everything parents need to know about their child's use of Snapchat

'Snapchat does not always accurately curtail or filter content to the user’s age. Not only are they vulnerable to viewing inappropriate content, they can also create and share such content on Spotlight'

<p>It is up to all of us to make our peace with the impact we have on the environment, and air travel, as a notoriously carbon-intensive activity, is a key element in doing so. Picture: Frank Augstein/AP.</p>

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Irish Examiner view: Profitable airlines resist green tax

<p>Growing Pains, season two: Parenting experts Colman Noctor, Joanna Fortune and Richard Hogan </p>

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Growing Pains podcast returns with expert advice for parents on friendships, exam stress and more

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news

Children aged two to four get 20% of calories from sweets, chocolate and soft drinks

Child welfare concerns

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Colman Noctor: How do you report a welfare concern you have about a child?

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SColman Noctor: Why do we make children with learning difficulties endure the stress of Irish class?

I'm very disappointed with you

S Colman Noctor: Why I think 'school refusal' is a fundamentally unhelpful term

It's not about finding a way to get your child to attend school but discovering the reason they are resisting

Tue, 23 Aug, 2022

Young basketball player sitting on the bench

Colman Noctor: Let's open competitive sports to all teenagers

Many young people feel excluded by a sports culture that expects them to train twice a week and to 'give their all’ to the team

Tue, 09 Aug, 2022

Teenager Using Cell Phone at Night

Colman Noctor: We need to educate our teens about pornography

Proposed change to the Junior Cycle curriculum offers a safe space to discuss a sensitive subject

Tue, 26 Jul, 2022

Teenage boy days

Colman Noctor: Long and isolated summer for young teenagers

Many 13-16-year-olds communicate and socialise online or via virtual platforms outside of school hours

Tue, 19 Jul, 2022

Child with piggy bank

Colman Noctor: Teach your children the value of money

Learning to save and spend wisely isn’t just an essential money habit, it teaches discipline and builds independence

Tue, 12 Jul, 2022

Teen Problems

Colman Noctor: Let’s not forget the emotional needs of young adults

A recent report highlights the lasting emotional damage the pandemic has had on 18 to 23-year-olds

Tue, 05 Jul, 2022

Depressed teenager sitting lonely outdoors

Colman Noctor: How do we care for students who struggle with our education system?

We need to value those who are not cut out for conventional education and provide options for them

Tue, 21 Jun, 2022

Happy kids = happy family

Colman Noctor: You have to work at being a hands-on dad

Much is said about the changing role of fathers in society, but the cultural shift of the buggy-pushing father remains superficial

Tue, 14 Jun, 2022

Yummy!

Colman Noctor: Help your children to stay calm by rolling back on treat foods

Research and neuroscience are creating a better understanding of the relationship between our dietary intake and our psychological wellbeing

Tue, 07 Jun, 2022

Teenage Students In Uniform Sitting Examination In School Hall

Dr Colman Noctor: Leaving Cert students, there is more than one way to reach your goal

Consider the sat-nav principle: if you miss a turn on the road doesn't mean your destination has to change, only the route

Tue, 31 May, 2022

How to discuss the Texas shooting with children and young teens

How to discuss the Texas shooting with children and young teens

It is important to reassure children about their own safety and to try to lean the conversation towards hope

Fri, 27 May, 2022

Creative Random Gaming Loot Box

Colman Noctor: Children exposed to gambling through video game loot boxes

Psychoactive behaviours such as gambling create a dopamine surge in the brain

Tue, 24 May, 2022

Cop26 - Glasgow

Colman Noctor: Worries of the world are on our children's minds — but change is possible

Children and young people are starting to believe that these ‘once in a century’ events are just par for the course

Tue, 10 May, 2022

Adult mom and daughter having misunderstanding at home

Colman Noctor: Stop expecting your teen to behave like an adult

Young people between the age of 12 and 18 do not want to be adults - they want to be teenagers

Tue, 03 May, 2022

Boy with a bike

Colman Noctor: Why are we doing so much for our children?

Doing what’s right for your child may need you to step back instead of step in

Tue, 26 Apr, 2022

Boys playing in a soccer match

Colman Noctor: We need to protect children playing in elite sports

You are not just developing athletes, you are developing people

Tue, 19 Apr, 2022

Boys playing in a soccer match

Colman Noctor: We need to protect children playing in elite sports

You are not just developing athletes, you are developing people

Tue, 19 Apr, 2022

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Colman Noctor: How to raise a resilient child who can cope with adversity and failure

A crisis of self-worth is the reason why so many children seem to be unable to cope with the tribulations of life

Tue, 12 Apr, 2022

Worried young school girl studying at home

Colman Noctor: Why do we ask children to do homework?

Research has found that homework offers minimal benefits to primary school pupils

Tue, 29 Mar, 2022

Small sad boy looking through the window during Coronavirus isolation.

Dr Colman Noctor: Parents feel 'put on trial' to access disability services

Difficulties navigating support system make life all the more difficult for families of children with additional needs

Tue, 15 Mar, 2022

Teenage Students Sitting Examination With Teacher Invigilating

Colman Noctor: Parents need to find a secondary school to fit their child

There is a lot of debate about the academic performance of single-sex schools versus mixed schools but our focus needs to be on the social and emotional development of students

Tue, 08 Mar, 2022

Depressed young woman.

Colman Noctor: How to parent when your child is a deep thinker

The most important lesson we can teach deeply thoughtful children is that they are responsible to others, but they are not responsible for them

Tue, 01 Mar, 2022

Darkness

Colman Noctor: Filtering the truth to protect your child

We need to shield our children from the constant stream of fear — climate change, a global pandemic, and now a potential full-scale war

Tue, 22 Feb, 2022

Do not ignore me when I am talking

Colman Noctor: Focus on what your kids need, not on what they want

Being the unpopular parent and setting limits is often the most loving way to raise your child

Tue, 08 Feb, 2022

Colman Noctor: Life will not pick up where it left off for children because restrictions end

Colman Noctor: Life will not pick up where it left off for children because restrictions end

As we move from pandemic restrictions to endemic, there are many reasons to be optimistic. The large-scale reopening and end to most of the restrictions is a good thing.

Fri, 21 Jan, 2022

Depressed Hispanic Girl With Sad Emotions And Feelings

Colman Noctor: Responding to the fourth wave of anxiety in our young people

I have been struck by how many young people do not talk about the presence of sadness - instead, it's the absence of happiness or joy

Tue, 11 Jan, 2022

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Stuck in the middle with you: How parents and children can get through the 'tween' years

As they negotiate the developmental stage between young childhood and the teenage years, tweens can struggle to come to terms with the complexity of life

Thu, 06 Jan, 2022

Hide and seek

Colman Noctor: Five top tips for maintaining children's mental health in 2022

Consider tweaking your approach so that the focus is on the child’s inner world, not their behaviour

Tue, 04 Jan, 2022

Family on Christmas day. Kids with gifts at door.

Colman Noctor: Keeping the peace during a Covid Christmas

Tempers can flare when families get together to celebrate the festive season. We need to show compassion to each other

Tue, 21 Dec, 2021

Cute little boy in home quarantine in Santa hat with his Teddy bear on Christmas

Colman Noctor: Children living in mica houses need a safe place to call home

Children from the affected families worry the walls will cave in on top of them as they sleep

Tue, 14 Dec, 2021

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Colman Noctor: Make your own family memories during Christmas 2021

What makes festive stories memorable is their uniqueness, not their perfection

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Colman Noctor: Classic stories show children how to survive in the face of adversity

Colman Noctor: Classic stories show children how to survive in the face of adversity

We need to encourage kids to engage with meaningful characters such as Harry Potter

Tue, 23 Nov, 2021

Young Girl Student Thinking While Sitting in School Desk

Colman Noctor: Mind your words when talking about learning needs

An early diagnosis of developmental delay or learning difficulties can help to ensure a child gets the right support. But some parents worry that the label may stigmatise their child

Tue, 09 Nov, 2021

The Andrew Marr Show

Colman Noctor: Young and old need to work together to protect the planet

If we want cross-generational change to occur and to last, we need to collaborate, co-create and co-operate with each other

Tue, 02 Nov, 2021

Harry Potter

Colman Noctor: Parents feel pressure to keep up with other parents on social media

I found it difficult to shake off my parental guilt about throwing together the outfit that paled in comparison to the other children’s costumes

Tue, 26 Oct, 2021

Knowledge is power when it comes to helping children with epilepsy

Overparenting, technology leading to anxiety in children as young as six

CUH sees referrals of children as young as six years old who are suffering from anxiety

Wed, 09 Dec, 2020

Parenting: The pros and cons of online resources

Parenting: The pros and cons of online resources

Parenting forums have helped to breakdown the isolation of rearing children. But it’s important to remember your own core values, experts tell Helen O’Callaghan

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

Parenting during Coronavirus: How to get the balance right at home

Parenting during Coronavirus: How to get the balance right at home

A daily structure is essential when working from home during the coronavirus crisis. But watch you don’t put too much pressure on yourself or your children, experts tell Helen O’Callaghan

Wed, 01 Apr, 2020

Behind the screen: What your kids are watching

Behind the screen: What your kids are watching

Who will your kids be watching on YouTube this summer? Marjorie Brennan gets to grips with teen screens.

Sat, 30 Jun, 2018

Grandparents using smart technology to stay in touch with family members

Grandparents using smart technology to stay in touch with family members

Staying in touch with your grandchildren at Christmas has never been easier thanks to fast-evolving mobile technology, writes Margaret Jennings.

Fri, 22 Dec, 2017

Making memories

“MUM, when are we doing the go-into-town-and-pick-a-decoration day,” asked my five-year-old last week. It’s a tradition that’s evolved in recent years — on the first Sunday in December, we bring the kids into the city centre to choose one new Christmas decoration each, then we go for coffee and cake.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017

Making memories: Mummy bloggers on what makes Christmas special for their children

Making memories: Mummy bloggers on what makes Christmas special for their children

We all have our own family Christmas traditions. Here, parent bloggers tell Andrea Mara some of their favourite festive activities

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017

Grandparents are in high demand as childminders

Grandparents are in high demand as childminders

Experienced and flexible, grandparents are in high demand as childminders. It’s a win-win role that can add years to their lives, says Margaret Jennings.

Fri, 29 Sep, 2017

The women who prove there is no gender bar to being funny

The women who prove there is no gender bar to being funny

The traditional view of comedy as a male-dominated profession is changing because a host of female stand-up artists are showing that there is no gender bar to being funny, writes Esther McCarthy.

Fri, 11 Aug, 2017